Student Support Worker

Prospero Teaching is currently seeking Student Support workers to work with a Good school based in Wandsworth.

The position would suit a graduate looking to gain experience of working in schools. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate a commitment to working with young people, from all backgrounds and abilities. This is a support role, where the SSW needs to be able to work effectively with different teachers in a range of classes.

The role will mainly involve work at Key Stage 4 GCSE-level, but some Key Stage 3 work is possible. Subject expertise will be taken into account in order to create the candidate's timetable. SSWs are line managed by the SSW coordinator and the Assistant Principal i/c Pupil Premium.

Duties to include:

• To support classes in Mathematics and / or Science and / or Languages, working with specific students in order to improve their progress.
• To work with small groups and / or individual students on specific tasks, as directed by the class teacher.
• To support students with SEND and/or Social Inclusion needs.
• To facilitate the differentiation of tasks for students.
• To support specific students with catch-up and intervention sessions, under the supervision of senior staff and middle management.
• To support specific students with guided revision and homework, under the supervision of senior staff and middle management.

Person Specification

This person specification is a picture of the skills, knowledge and experience needed to carry out the job of Student Support Worker. It will be used in shortlisting and in the selection process for this job.

Reliability, flexibility and a positive attitude, in addition to the ability to work as part of a team and with individual subject teachers and young people are of paramount importance.

Essential

• Degree level qualification
• Experience and/or an awareness of the issues relating to young people with barriers to their learning.
• A high level of literacy and numeracy in order to support students 11-19 years of age.
• Ability to communicate with and relate appropriately with young people.
• Ability to communicate with teachers in the classroom.
• A commitment to work towards your personal development.
• Ability to maintain effective student support lesson records and evaluate the impact work undertaken.
• Ability to liaise with school staff, families/carers and external agencies both face to face and by telephone.
• Willingness to be aware of the Code of Practice and accompanying legislation and regulations.
• A good knowledge of IT and a willingness to improve skills.

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
· Hold Right to Work in the UK
· Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application.
· Provide two professional references.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.